All across the United States, students, teachers, librarians, and parents are finding themselves at the center of contentious debates over what books and topics can be accessed in libraries and schools. Though these campaigns have reached unprecedented heights in recent years, the United States has had a long history of battles over censorship, intellectual freedom, and the freedom to read.

Use the Library's Resources in Your Lessons

This curriculum guide draws from materials in our research collections, including primary source documents accessible on our online databases and within the NYPL Digital Collections. Please note: some of the resources below are only accessible with a New York Public Library card.